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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

The largestsaIoen in Leavenworth, /,
Kansas, the Saratoga was closed
by the authorities one day last week,
and the parties supposed to have
been Instrumental IN its closing,
were set upon by roughs and gamb-
lers, and shot at. So it seems that
where men have been used to the
violation Of the law, that they be-
come enraged when the law is en-
forced. Richmond Conseryator.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

Aim in life-shall it be internal or
external? Shall man seek first the
completest development of which his
nature is capable, 70 other gains, such
as riches, reputation, power, being
allowed to fall to him by the way9
Or shall he seek worldly success,
the foundation of character being al
lowed to be secondary and inciden-
tai matter ter?-Maudsley.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
a RARGAIN

The Memphis Democrat is for
sale. This is one of the very best
offices in Missouri, and IS now offer
ed at bargain, owing to deaths oc-
curing in the EDITORS family necessi-
tating his removal to another location.
To anyone wishing to buy a good
paying Office this IS rare bargain
one not often gotten. 1t must be
sold very soon. For full particulars,
term, etc., write to or call upon the
editor and proprietor,
]. c. KERRY,
Memphis, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
GAMBLING IN FUTURES.

The man who buys what he never
intends to pay for or to possess, OF
who sells what he does not own and
cannot deliver, simply plays game
of chance on the turn of the market,
just as the man who puts down a
sum of money on a card or on a faro
board plays game of chance on the
turn of the pack. Playing futures
is the more risky and expensive of
the two methods of gambling and
has produced more extensive list
of defalcatlons and breaches of
trust
Such speculation on the provision
market is particularly Objectionable
because 1t leads to "pools" and to
all sorts of devices to put up prices
of the necessaries of life, to the in
jury of the whole community, and
because it tends to unsettIe trade
and to bring about bankruptcies,
suspensions and ruin.
The penal laws of the state punish
by Imprisonment not exceeding three
years and by fine of not more than
So, 900, one or both, for the offense
Of knowingly circulating a1y false
statement, rumor or intelligence,
with intent to effect the market price
of the stocks or bonds of corpora
ton or of any merchandise or COM
modify whatever. Why should it
not be equally an offense to compass
the same ends by means of secret
pools, fictitious purchases or sales,
and all the appliances known to the
gamblers in futures?
If such transactions cannot be
stopped altogether by law, the next
best thing is to tax them and make
them yield revenue to the state as
sume little amends for the mischief
they do.-New York World.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
WIRE and FENCING

Beware of old style baggy netting. My
patent INFLEXIBLE netting, with par.
ailel wires, never sags b, tween posts.
Shipped ready made, in rolls; or license,
model, wire and tools for home made net
ting or picket fence furnished. Before
buying smooth or barbed wire, iron posts,
gates, farm, city or graveyardfences, write
for my prices and free catalogue. Send
stamp for private agency terms. A. g.
HUBERT, 904 Olive ST., St. Louis, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
ARD.FR0VT0WCR CRUaE.

To the COURIER your last is
sue Mr.. H. c. Hyde takes the county
courtto task for raising my wages from
S25 to $50 per month. The order
making the change had the approval
Of all the county judges, and was
founded on the petition of the bench
and bar of the circuit court, and
county officers. Many of the citi-
zens volunteered their signatures
but their offers were declined as
being unnecessary under the clrcum-
stances. Now, enter upon no con.
troversy with Mr.. Hyde, but am
authorized by my friends to say
this: A forfeit of 800 will be placed
in any bank Mr.. Hyde may select,
against one-half that amount on his
part; conditioned, that can procure
from adult male tax-payIng citizens,
in any of the three principal town
ships of the county, and in three
days time, more endorsements Of
the courts action increasing my
wages, than Mr.. Hyde got votes in
the entire county, at any election at
which lie has been a candidate for
office. Respectfully,
T. T. CRUISE.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

A CANDY TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
At recent meeting of the Nine
teenth Century Club, of New York
City, DR.. Hammond addressed the
audience on the subject of ''Brain
Forcing In the Education of Child
ren." Miss Tate. the principal of
one of the city public schools. refut-
ed the idea of any brain injury re-
sulting from the ordinary education,
according to the school system.
Candy she affirmed to be the evil in
the daily life of a large proportion of
the youthful maidens of the country.
The Hour thinks the formation of a
temperance society for controlling
this particular vice would sesm to
be as essential to the progress Of the
country as the suppression Of whisky
where men are concerned In fact,
cream caramels have never before
been presented TO the public under
so fatal an aspect. A large gather
ing listened with evident satisfaction
to the speakers Of the evening.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Hamiltod, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stlckney, Preseason and Mrs.
Boyesen, and Mrs. Bernard. The
Marquiss De LAMA and Mrs. Char
les II. Stebbins received the guests.
Scientific American.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

A Lady U,yortunate Erpertence.
Was that of one Of our acquaintance
who suffered from scsofula, yellow
complexion, and distress of the
stomach, for years before using DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic, which finally
cured her.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

The Dependent Pension bill came
up in the lower house of congress
again last Thursday, under vsin
endeavor to pass 1t over the presi-
dents veto. The vote stood 175 for
the bill with 125 in favor Of sustain
ing the veto, failing in constitutional
two-thirds majority that question
will drop out Of congress for the
present. Col. Hale our representa-
tive '.as was' voted for the bill and
against sustaining the veto, and in so
doing no doubt greatly misrepresent-
ed the men who voted for him 20 20
to congress.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
Memphis, Mo.

An old tramp who had agreed to
saw wood for half an hour for his
breakfast from Baltimore woman,
quit at the seventh stick and said:
MADAM, l have struck for more
breakfast and less wood, are you
willing to arbitrator
Certainly" she replied, and she
left the case in the hands of her
bull dog, who run the tramp half .
mile and decided that a lockout was
INEVITABLE --Wall Street News.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
Benevolent ana Literary.

BeneVoIent and Literary.
EnYfEsy1LEE JIBzARY-E. B. Kellogg Librarian
0nen from to IL .. m. and from 2. to D. m
WARnEN LoDoE, No. "a, A. +. and A. M-John
Ohivors, Master; n. N. Anderson, Secretary Regu-
ar meetings Saturday evening preceding full moon
cnAngFos LoDGE. No. lit. A. o. U. Vino.
D. Butler, u. W.; r. II. Tisdale, Recorder. Regular
m3etings ed and 4th Tuesday evening at o'clock.
OnARffoN Co. MEDICAL SocIEFY.-Mcets the Fourth
1hafsdas in each month at Salisbury.
SELEcfs KNIGRTs, A. o. o W.-Meets 2d and 4th
friday sve Sings in each month. J. j. MOORE 8. c..
=. n. Tfsda.es r.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03

RoIiR1oue.
PHEstyFEBIAE GuuRcH-Preaclng first and third
saSbsfhs. morning and evening Rev. T.. 8. SimreII
o'clock
HerHoBSsT CHURCH (South)-Rev. w. f. Bell
astor. Services hrst and fourth SAbbaths, morning
and evening, Of each Sabbath school every Sab
hath morning at 9 o'clock
BEasT BAPTIST CHURcH-Rev.W W. II. Keltner pastor.
Services second and fourth SUNDAYS OF each month.
\. n. E. CmURcH-Rev. - Hamilton pastor.
Services second and fourth Sabbaths eaIh month,
- pm
BAPrIsT CHrRoH (colored1-Rev D. Guthrie, pastor
preaching second Sabbath In each NINTH, morning
and evening, Sabbath school every Sabbath at p. m
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-03-03
VOLUME XVI.
GENERAL DIRECTORY.

Courrs.
oIRoUTf fCoURf-Regularterms held the hrsi
Mopdayin April aud third Monday in October.
PBoBATE CouRr--Reguiart terms are held the second
Mondays Of February, May, August and November.
CSuNrY CouRr-Regular tarms held the mrs
Avndaya in February, May, August and November
State otficexs.
q asvernor-I John s. Marmaduke, ,efSt Louis.
kisut.-Qovsrnor-AlbeFtP p. NoFeehoure, Of NodAway
4 ttOrnsy- -General-Banton c. Boone, Of Henry.
Secretary OF StAte-M. X. McfsrRth, Of st. Louis.
0tAte Auditor-JnO. Walker, Of Howard.
State Treasurer--Phil. Il. Chappeil, OF Cole.
Sapt Pabiic SchOols-W. 8. Coleman, Of Saline.
Uister of Lands-Robt. McCailough. Of Cooper.
Congressman (this) DistrictJ. D. Hale # Carroll
gtate Senator (this1 9Th Disirict-W. Halliburton,
Judge tahisl Iith Judicial CiIcuit-G. D. Burgess.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
RAILROAD IT,

Through Accom-. -
~, ~; meis,lon. g, r'sti
70 r.'o, J. ne = ~ 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
FEARFUL CRUELTY.
A German Family Sold into Slavery
at YUcataB.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch

CHICAGO, August 17.-An Inter-
Ocean special from Au Sable, Mich,
says: Ernest ScLoeltz, newcomer
here, tells q startling story of per
sonal outrage. With wife and one
son, Schoeltz sailed from Germany for
the United States. Their ship touched
Yucatan port, and Schoeltz and his
family, together with a number of
other emigrants, were sold into slavery.
They remained in the interior of the
country eighteen months and then es-
capped to Campachy, only to be again
taken into custody and subjected to the
most inhuman treatment. They were
compelled to work in the broiling sun
without any covering to their bodies.
His wife was driven into the field to
work three days after the birth of a
child. They were provided with bat
two pounds of corn-meal day, and
this continued nearly two years and a
half. Then his wife fell i'll and was
sent to hospital. The husband was
allowed to visit her occasionally, and
while making one Of these calls he fell
in with German sailor, who agreed
to carry his family to Logona, whence
they were sent to the United States by
the German Consul. Schoeltz and his
wife show upon their persons the effects
of inhuman treatment given them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

second Days Meeting-EncOur-
aging RepOrts-PrOhtbtfiO
Endorsed.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatchl
DANvILLE, Va, August 1.-THE
Roanoke Baptist Association met again
at Laurel-Grove church this morning.
Resolutions of respect to the memory
OF the late Rev. o. b. Brown were
adopted. The report on State missions
was read by Rev. J. S. Allen, and called
forth q lengthy discussion from Hon. III.
X. Ellyson and others. The report
was highly encouraging, and shows the
mission work Of this association to be
in healthy condition. One of the
best addresses on the subject was de-
livered by Rev. G. &. Jones, of Mar
tinsville.
Professor j. T. Averett read an en-
couraging report on education.
4 temperance report was read later,
and DR.. Il. w. Martin offered a resolu-
ton favoring high license as remedy
for the whiskey evil. He took the
ground that prohibition does not pro-
hibit, citing the result Of the law in
Georgia and other States. The resolu-
ton was rejected. however, and a
strong resolution favoring prohibition
was adopted.
The attendance to-day was very
large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18


The bark White Cloud, from Africa,
brought probably the largest gorilla
ever landed in this country. Jake, as
he is called, is about five feet in height
when standing erect, and measures
seven freet from the end OF one out.
stretched hand to the other. He weighs
about l25 pounds and exhibits enor-
nous strength, compared with which
that OF man seems like a child's. He
arrived in large box made
OF planking two and a half inches
thick, and when being removed
from the ship he tore large splinters
from the hardwood planks with as
much ease as child would break a
twig. The hair, which is very coarse
and from two to four inches in length.
is OF greenish.gray color, and on the
back, legs, and arms inclines TO be
black. His shoulders are immense.
The expression Of the face, which is
black, is scowling. The eyes are
small, sunken in the head, and the lips
large and thin. Jake was captured on
Mingo Peak, Gull OF Guinea. on The
west coast Of Africa. The work Of
transferring ha sQsil|i tQR lhIp 3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
THE ROCK ALUM.
Gnyeties in the Height OF che Sea-
son-PersOnais, dc.

Gnyeties in the Height OF che Sea.
son-PersOnais. dc.
correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
Rock ALUM SPRINGS, August 16, 1887.
While the shrill cry of "Water-
melons !" is resounding through the
dusty streets CT Richmond and the
weary citizen is slowly dragging his
way along, the guests Of the Rock Alum
are lounging about in perfect happi-
ness land coolness), and the dude is,
as usual. deeply impressing some fair
maid with his daring feats at tennis or
in some other athletic exercise.
The gatherings Of chronics, invalids,
and professional grunters who were at
this place in the earlier part of the
summer have been superseded by a
large aud merry crowd Of young peo-
pie. Youth and gayety have taken the
place by storm. In fact, notice that
several who came here for their health
bave been building up their constitu-
tons by dancing, smoking, and a con-
tinual round OF pleasure with the girls.
Doubtless the association of Colonel
Peyton's name with the management
Of these springs has caused many a
young man in the "bloom of youth "
to wither aud pine for the fresh noun.
tain air and the health-restoring waters
Of the Rock Alum.
Our first amateur performance was
given last week; but perhaps / do
wrong to call it an "amateur perform
ance, for Professor Hoyelle was at the
bead Of il, and his very name insures
something more than moderate success.
The tableaux, in which all the beauty
(the young ladies' OF the place partici-
pated, were exquisite, and the "sweet
sixteens deserve great praise for the
heroic manner ia which they sup
pressed the merry smiles which usually
overspread their besming countenances.
Perhaps the application Of Q cara.
mel vss the agent which checked their
nesximent-
Mis- johnson, Miss Judith CARING
~, and Mis- Julia Morton, Of Rich
PA e.ys : hifh e. oa e lsxn -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

week, and quite . large number Of
gentlemen and ladies attended. | was
struck with the beauty Of the surround.
ings, as the sun WAS just sinking be-
bind one Of the lofty mountains and
the band was adding sentiment 10 the
hearts Of even the crustiest old bache.
lors. Doubtless the reason OF this
scenery appearing so grand and the
band sounding 70 sweetly was that the
multitude Of girls attended. They
would beautify the most hideous spot
on earth, for prettier set never saw.
The bal poudrS powdered ball) was
decidedly the prettiest event Of the
season, as the application OF powder
and paint was o decided improvement
to most every one. In fact. large num-
beers OF the New York swells are said to
powder their hair daily, and as to paint
ipg---wen, ask the ladies about that
We have had progressive tennis. pro-
gressive euchrs, and progressive whist
continually, and the Richmond people
came rapidly to the front on cards, but
tennis somewhat baflled them. Mr.. s.
Crenshaw, of Richmond, was the win
ner of beautiful scarf-pii at the full
dress euchre party last ,oeek, but crery
day he is the winner Of many signif-
cant smiles from the ladies', and /
sometimes wonder if it is necessary to
play cards well to get along with the
"fair ones"
The following young ladies have
taken the lead in beauty, gayety, and
pleasure Miss johnson, Miss Judith
Darlington, Miss Gottlieb, Miss Ella
August, Miss Mamie Campbell, Miss
Julia Morton, and Miss Hattie Tanner,
of Richmond Misses G. and d. Rey-
nolds, of Baltimore Miss Nellie Teel,
of Washington, and Miss Halle
Mathews, of Louisville.
The gentlemen mentioned below may
always be found with the ladies. and
judging from present appearances they
will all go home sans hearts: Mr.
Dean Maury, MIR. Edward Valentine,
Mr.. Henry Smith, Mr.. A. Crutchfeld,
Mr.. Mul Crutchfeld, Mr.. Charles
Mr.. Fred. Gottlieb, of Rich
mond Mr.. Emmett Badger, of Peters
burg Mr.. John Mathews, Of Louis
vile, and Mr.. Will Rogers, of Texas.
T. g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

COMMISSIONERS AUCTION
- SALE OF A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND
SITUATED at THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MAIN AND
SHORT STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
HANOVER COURT.
A Dull Day-Poiitics and Personals.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
HANOVER COURTHOUSE, VA,
August II, 1887. I
Our County Court, which has been
in session to-day, has done but little
except hear motions. Colonel Maury
and Mr.. Sands were on hand to repre-
sent the petitioners in certain coupon
cases. One OF the aforesaid cases hav-
ing been decided against the petitioners
at our last term, these gentlemen seem
to be afraid of our Hanover juries, and
moved the Court to remove the cases
to the city of Richmond, for which
sufficient cause not having been shown
to the satisfaction of the Judge, the
motion was overruled and the cases
continued until the next term.
Mr.. John ". Sharp, who has lately
resigned the sheriif's Office of this
county, has received a position in Rich
mond.
Mr.. Aubrey n. Bowers, son of on
enterprising merchant, Mr.. W. S.
Bowers, has recently received the APP
pointment Of special deputy collector
of internal revenue. Mr.. Bowers is
highly recommended, and will unques-
tionably make a competent and faithful
public servant. His many friends will
be glad to hear of his good fortune.
Mr.. John L. Chlles, of Caroline
county, has introduced a new melon in
the nsighborhood. 1t grows about
three feet long, has smooth, yellow
skin, red meat, and is pronounced de-
licious. The seeds were obtained
through Hon. George ID. Wise, and as
il hasn't q name it has been dubbed
the George Wise cantaloupe.
Politics seem slow to start. 1t is hard
to say as yet what the ticket will be
this fall. 1t is rumored that General
Wickham will not agree to make an
other canvass for the Senate, but will
accept should the people see fit to elect
him without opposition, and it seems
that such will be the case, as the
course of the General in the Senate
has received the appreciation of both
Republicans and Democrats.
Hon. r. II. Cardwel Will probably
again offer for the House, and it is re-
ported that Messrs. II. A. Cady and s.
A. Hazlegrove are also aspirants for
that position. oLAsHER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
BAPTIST REyOICINGs.
The Concord AssOcfatiOn-Big Col.
lectiOns ana a Good Tfmc-Pienty
OfPreachers, Melons, ana
lhfrlfe
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.]
CHASE CRY, August IL, 1887.
The Concord Baptist Association is
holding its fifty-fourth annual session
at New Hope. six miles from this place.
Thirty churches are represented, and
fifteen or twenty preachers are present.
Crowds come from every direction, and
for three days the Baptists and their
association will furnish the main sub
ject of conversation. Rev. L. w. sgd
nor, d. d., who has been moderator
for forty years, declined reelection,
and Rev. j. II. Newbill was elected to
that Office. Rev. A. +. Davidson, in
an address of welcome, said the Com
mittee ON Entertainment would care
for man and beast-that there should
be horscpitality as well as hospitality.
Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher gave a fine ac-
count of the workings of the Sunday
School and Bible Board.
j. G. Powell, Esq, spoke for
Brother IL. X. Ellyson and State
Missions" and reported that all that
Brother Ellyson had asked for was
raised"
Rev. A. E. Dickinson said that he had
come to put in a plea for the Chase
City Baptist church-that their house
of worship was bought from the Pres
byterians who had waited several years
for the money (Sl, 400. He appealed
to the Presbyterian authorities to make
an abatement on the amount and they
had agreed to "knock Off" $500 if he
would guarantee" the payment of
the remainder. DR.. Dickinson said
there was only $500 now TO be raised,
and that he wanted every good-looking
brother and sister present to help
raise that. He expected to raise
it before the day was over
and pay the Presbyterians their
money and ask no more iavors. He
soon had $500 of the amount, and
brother present said he would see that
the other $40 would come. This sweeps
the debt from the Chase-City church,
and the whole community rejoices over
the result. The Baptists of Chase
City propose soon to build parsonage
for their new preacher, Rev. Mr.. New
bill.
Judge W. E. Homes, OF Mecklen-
burg, passed through this place to-day
ca route for Richmond. He has q man
i'll jail for selling strong drink. 1t is
now a little unhealthy to engage in
that traffic within the limits of this
county.
The Oldest inhabitant says such crops
as we now have were never seen be-
fore.
To-day the hour for sales at the
tobacco warehouse was changed to 0
o'clock, that all hands might go to the
Baptist Association, eat chickens and
watermelons, and see the pretty women
and hear the big preachers.
Y. Y. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18

interest ID taken in the senatorial nomi-
nation. With o good man as our
standard bearer anu the Roanoke plat
form We have no fears for the success
Of our party. There are several aspi-
rants for the senatorial honor. Mr.. q. f.
Robertson, A. Gary, and w. W. Baker
are prominently spoken of-all good
men and either Of them can carry our
banner TO victory. CHESTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-18
VIOLENT STORM IN DAxyILLE.
Lightning strikes the Exchange
Warehouse and Plays Franks
the observation-disclosures, &c.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch,

lepeclai telegram 70 the Dlspatch.t
DANvILLE, Va, August IA violent
storm has ragged in this section since 6
o'clock. The lightning struck the bel
fry on the Exchange Warehouse and
tore part of it away. The bolt then
passed along the telephone wires to the
central office, and the wires we're
melted and several persons in the room
were severely shocked, but nobody Sc
riously hurt. A ball of fire as large as
two fists fell in the Office, and numerous
sparks were scattered about the floor.
II seems almost miracle that nobody
was killed.
A farmers club near this place held
meeting last night, and some lively
times were had. II is said some mem
bers declared they would get what they
wanted from the Democratic party or
go TO Malone.